I'm honoured to be celebrating Natasha's gorgeous middle grade debut The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair which is released in the UK on the 27th October, my only regret, is that I didn't have enough time, nor energy to create a bookbounding costume in time for my date on the Write Reads Tour, as I … Continue reading The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair by Natasha Hastings illustrated by Alex T Smith
Category: Mythology and Folklore
Her Dark Wings- Melinda Salisbury
The tale people all thought they knew, but there was so much more to Kore. This book means so much to me I’ve struggled to articulate just how powerful and beautiful it is. But as the wheel has spun to the Equinox, the time of Kore’s descent, I must find my words and give thanks … Continue reading Her Dark Wings- Melinda Salisbury
Review & Author Content: Stone by Finbar Hawkins
Today is my turn to celebrate the incredible book that is Stone by Finbar Hawkins, and I’m lucky enough to be hosting a reflection by Finbar himself on grief. I would recommend making a nice drink and maybe a biscuit before settling down, as I had a lot of thoughts and of course, please note … Continue reading Review & Author Content: Stone by Finbar Hawkins
The Book Of Secrets- Alex Dunne
The Book of Secrets is the perfect MG Contemporary Fantasy with a dash of scares for Halloween and has a real feel of an earthier, more folkish Labyrinth. Embracing whole heartedly Irish folklore and mythology along with being on the spooky vibes side of life being utterly ok this is a book that will be … Continue reading The Book Of Secrets- Alex Dunne
Cover Reveal: Sticky Pines The Valley of The Strange by Dashe Roberts
I am delighted to be celebrating the cover reveal of Sticky Pines The Valley of The Strange by the brilliant Dashe Roberts! which will be publishing 1st September from Nosy Crow. illustration by Bill Bragg, Design by Ray Tierney This frankly awesome cover was illustrated by Bill Bragg & designed by Ray Tierney and is … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Sticky Pines The Valley of The Strange by Dashe Roberts
Orla and the Wild Hunt by Anna Hoghton
Orla and the Wild Hunt is a deeply powerful and emotive book where Anna Hoghton allows the reader to confront some of the dark sides of both humanity and folklore and shows there’s a lot more to it all than simply good and bad. A journey into grief and loss that feels as powerful and … Continue reading Orla and the Wild Hunt by Anna Hoghton
21% Monster by PJ Canning
What started off as a fun adventure thriller, 21% Monster by PJ Canning turned into something beautifully inclusive, existential and empowering with its subtle commentary on the ways we are different, whether it physically, neurologically or indeed our experiences are what make us powerful not only as individuals but as a species. Fans of Alex … Continue reading 21% Monster by PJ Canning